Bengals starters, including Joe Burrow, set to play preseason opener
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Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Bengals will have most of their starters participating in the preseason opener against the Lions on Thursday night. Key players like Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins are expected to play, albeit for limited series, as confirmed by head coach Zac Taylor. Some starters may miss the game due to minor injuries, but Taylor stated there are no major concerns affecting their regular-season availability. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
- •Bengals' preseason opener against the Lions is on Thursday night.
- •Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins will play limited series.
- •Not all starters will participate due to minor injuries.
- •No major injuries reported that will affect the regular season.
- •Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET.
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"Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor was hesitant to say how many starters would play in the preseason opener and for how long, but he said he did want fans to know they will see “some exciting players” if they come to the game. The Bengals host the Detroit Lions in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 13, at Paycor Stadium. Among those confirmed to be playing are quarterback Joe Burrow, wide ...
"Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was back in action on Thursday night for the first game of preseason against the Detroit Lions. Despite the risk of playing the starters in a meaningless preseason game, Burrow still played a number of snaps at quarterback.
"The Bengals will have most starters playing in their preseason opener against the Lions on Thursday night.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:30 AMJoe Burrow names ‘great’ former CFL player as Bengals standout after Lions preseason win
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was back in action on Thursday night for the first game of preseason against the Detroit Lions. Despite the risk of playing the starters in a meaningless preseason game, Burrow still played a number of snaps at quarterback.
- NBCSports.comAug 14, 2026, 12:06 AMJoe Burrow plays two series in Bengals’ preseason opener - NBC Sports
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow started the team's first preseason game Thursday night against the Lions.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 12:02 AMJoe Burrow plays two series in Bengals' preseason opener
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow started the team's first preseason game Thursday night against the Lions.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 6:35 PMCincinnati Bengals: 5 things to know going into the preseason opener
Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor was hesitant to say how many starters would play in the preseason opener and for how long, but he said he did want fans to know they will see “some exciting players” if they come to the game. The Bengals host the Detroit Lions in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 13, at Paycor Stadium. Among those confirmed to be playing are quarterback Joe Burrow, wide ...
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Thursday's six-game schedule kicks off a weekend of preseason football.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 3:51 PMJoe Burrow, most Bengals starters will play preseason opener vs. Lions
The Bengals will have most starters playing in their preseason opener against the Lions on Thursday night.
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